Comparison

CalcNote = Calculator + Note vs NoteCalcu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CalcNote = Calculator + Note

This app uniquely combines a calculator with note-taking capabilities. It's ideal for managing personal finances, creating shopping lists, and organizing various calculations and notes. Features include flexible row calculations, folder organization with password protection, and Excel export.

Highlights
  • Combined calculator and note-taking
  • Flexible row calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
  • Reorderable calculation rows
  • Multi-depth folder organization
  • Password protection for folders
  • Automatic photo scanner
  • Excel XLS export
Features
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CalcNote is an unique calculator and note combined application. It can be used for as many purposes as you want such as home budgeting, personal expense planning, allowance, shopping list, etc. [ Highlights ] •Calculation input can be a number or numbers with operators eg.) 6500, 500+300-2 •Row calculation is changeable as an addition, a subtraction, a multiplication, a division or a calculation skip) •Rows can be reordered freely. •Note files can be grouped by multi-depth folders and user can check each folder's total sum. •User can move (or delete) multiple-notes to a specific folder. •User can lock each folder by password. •Automatic photo scanner (Photo->Edit->Scanner) •Excel XLS format export

About

NoteCalcu

Features
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NoteCalcu is a note calculator for everyday math that needs context. Use it when a normal calculator is too easy to lose track of: shopping totals, quick budgets, trip costs, receipts, invoices, estimates, homework checks, and any calculation where the steps matter. Write calculations line by line - Keep expressions and results together - Review previous totals without starting over - Build a running total as your notes grow - Keep a readable worksheet for later - Work quickly with a clean, focused keyboard Designed for practical math - Shopping and receipt totals - Personal budgets and expense notes - Travel cost planning - Small business estimates - Study and homework calculations - Quick scratchpad math NoteCalcu keeps your numbers readable so you can understand what you calculated, not just the final answer.

Screenshots

CalcNote = Calculator + Note4 screens
NoteCalcu3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NoteCalcu at Free against CalcNote = Calculator + Note's $2.99. NoteCalcu also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). CalcNote = Calculator + Note's advantage is iOS requirement (8.4 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NoteCalcu is free to download; CalcNote = Calculator + Note costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalcNote = Calculator + Note ships an update every 6 weeks, NoteCalcu fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CalcNote = Calculator + Note versus NoteCalcu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcNote = Calculator + NoteNoteCalcu
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.4 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFMPROJECT献亭 刘

In-app purchases

None

CalcNote = Calculator + Note

No in-app purchases

None

NoteCalcu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalcNote = Calculator + Note free?
CalcNote = Calculator + Note costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoteCalcu free?
NoteCalcu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CalcNote = Calculator + Note or NoteCalcu have ads?
Neither CalcNote = Calculator + Note nor NoteCalcu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalcNote = Calculator + Note or NoteCalcu?
CalcNote = Calculator + Note ships an update every 6 weeks, and NoteCalcu fortnightly. Most recently, CalcNote = Calculator + Note was updated on November 1, 2026 and NoteCalcu on October 25, 2026.

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